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Club Night Comedy Courses & Workshops Dance Exhibitions Family Events Film Free Events Gigs & Concerts Groups & Ensembles Live Stream Orchestral Talks & Conferences
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What’s on this week
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What’s on this week

Gigs, concerts and events taking place at Bristol Beacon this week.

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Beyond Beacon
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Beyond Beacon

More Stages. More Sound.

Live music in venues across the city. Check out what stages we’re headed to next and who we’re bringing along with us.

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Festivals & Seasons

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BBC Proms 2026

at Bristol Beacon

Fri 7 Aug – Sun 9 Aug 2026

We are once again hosting the world’s greatest classical music festival: BBC Proms. Featuring six concerts from inspiring orchestras and artists, all broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

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2026/27 Orchestral Season

2026/27 Orchestral Season

The joy of live music for everyone

19 unforgettable concerts from world-renowned orchestras, celebrated conductors and exceptional soloists.

From Beethoven symphonies with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to landmark recitals and visiting international ensembles, discover the power and joy of live music in Bristol’s acclaimed concert hall.

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Simple Things 2026

Simple Things 2026

Sat 7 Nov 2026

Simple Things returns for its 12th edition, bringing together boundary-pushing music and contemporary culture for another city-wide celebration of discovery.

For the first time, Simple Things will feature guest curators, with Squid, Shabaka and Jeremy Deller leading the first wave. Also joining the line-up are Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Moor Mother, caroline, Chanel Beads, Cloud Nothings with more still to be announced.

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Beacon Big Hitters

(10 events)
The Proclaimers
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Sat 1 Aug 2026

19:30

Folk

Rock and Pop

The Proclaimers

Plus support from Millie Kirkpatrick

Beacon Hall

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Todd Rundgren
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Thu 10 Sep 2026

19:00

Rock and Pop

Todd Rundgren

Plus special guests

Beacon Hall

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Saint Etienne
Three people wearing dark clothing stand together. One looks towards the floor, one off into the distance, and one directly to the camera.

Wed 16 Sep 2026

19:30

Indie

Rock and Pop

The final UK tour

Saint Etienne

Plus support TBA

Beacon Hall

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Steve Hackett
A person playing guitar and singing amongst haze and spotlights.

Wed 7 Oct 2026

19:45

Rock and Pop

Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Steve Hackett

Plus support TBA

Beacon Hall

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Alison Moyet 2026 Tour
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Thu 8 Oct 2026

19:00

Rock and Pop

Songs of Yazoo, the minutes & Other

Alison Moyet 2026 Tour

Plus support TBA

Beacon Hall

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Masego
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Tue 13 Oct 2026

19:00

Jazz

R&B

Rock and Pop

Masego

Beacon Hall

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Courtney Barnett
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Mon 19 Oct 2026

19:00

Alternative

Indie

Rock and Pop

Courtney Barnett

Plus support from Body Type

Beacon Hall

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Skye Newman
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Sun 1 Nov 2026

19:00

Indie

R&B

Rock and Pop

Skye Newman

Plus special guests

Beacon Hall

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MUNA
Three people wearing leather jackets. One leans on the person in the middle's shoulder.

Sun 15 Nov 2026

19:00

Indie

Rock and Pop

Gets So Hot

MUNA

Plus support from Emmma

Beacon Hall

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The Bootleg Beatles
Three guitars propped up in front of a bass drum with a logo that reads

Sun 20 Dec 2026

19:30

Rock and Pop

The Bootleg Beatles

Beacon Hall

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Movers & Shakers

(10 events)
Jay Buchanan
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Fri 24 Jul 2026

20:00

Rock and Pop

Jay Buchanan

Lantern Hall

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Beverly Glenn Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland
Two people wearing casual but fashionable and chic outfits. They're hugging, smiling and looking lovingly at each other.

Thu 3 Sep 2026

20:00

Electronic

Folk

Jazz

Beverly Glenn Copeland and Elizabeth Copeland

St George's Bristol

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Freya Ridings
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Mon 28 Sep 2026

19:00

Alternative

Rock and Pop

Freya Ridings

Plus support TBA

Beacon Hall

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Alela Diane
A person with clear pale skin and long brown hair looking to their right standing amongst wildflowers outdoors.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

20:00

Folk

Indie

Alela Diane

Plus support from Two Runner

Lantern Hall

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African Soul Rebels
Three people in colourful tunics and intricate braids.

Sun 4 Oct 2026

19:30

Afrobeat

Dance

Folk

West African Blues

World

African Soul Rebels

featuring Les Amazones d’Afrique & Gasper Nali

Beacon Hall

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MT Jones
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Fri 16 Oct 2026

19:00

Jazz

R&B

Rock and Pop

Soul

MT Jones

Lantern Hall

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Stornoway
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Sat 31 Oct 2026

19:30

Indie

Rock and Pop

Stornoway

Plus support from Alice Boyd

Beacon Hall

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Cat Power
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Mon 2 Nov 2026

19:30

Indie

Rock and Pop

The Greatest Tour

Cat Power

Plus Dirty Delta Blues

Beacon Hall

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Paris Paloma
A person with long flowing hair wearing a white gown with metal, medieval shoulder armour.

Fri 13 Nov 2026

19:00

Folk

Rock and Pop

The Fatal Flaw Tour

Paris Paloma

Plus support TBC

Beacon Hall

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Scott Matthews
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Thu 19 Nov 2026

20:00

Folk

Indie

Rock and Pop

Passing Stranger 20th Anniversary Tour

Scott Matthews

Lantern Hall

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Scene Makers

(10 events)
Megan Dixon Hood x Ålesund
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Fri 2 Oct 2026

20:00

Alternative

Folk

Indie

Rock and Pop

Megan Dixon Hood x Ålesund

Weston Stage

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keiyaA
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Fri 6 Nov 2026

20:00

Alternative

Electronic

Jazz

R&B

Rock and Pop

keiyaA

Plus support TBA

Lantern Hall

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Golomb
Three people sat on the floor, talking amongst themselves. They're dressed in 90s style clothing.

Thu 27 Aug 2026

20:00

Indie

Rock and Pop

Golomb

Plus Dogsbody

Exchange

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James Morton Groove Den
A black and white image of a person in a pinstripe suit leaning on a piano, holding a saxophone

Thu 10 Sep 2026

20:00

Jazz

James Morton Groove Den

feat. Dennis Rollins

Lantern Hall

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Mull Historical Society
A moody black and white image of a person looking to their left with coloured projection of childhood photos on their face.

Tue 22 Sep 2026

19:30

Rock and Pop

Mull Historical Society

The Wardrobe Theatre

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Hilary Woods
A grainy film image of a person with long blonde hair wearing a cap and puffer jacket. They're standing on a dark garden path outside of a house.

Wed 30 Sep 2026

19:00

Alternative

Indie

Rock and Pop

Hilary Woods

Strange Brew

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Jazz Sabbath
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Wed 30 Sep 2026

20:00

Jazz

Jazz Sabbath

with 2026 Grammy Award Winner Adam Wakeman

Lantern Hall

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Ibibio Sound Machine
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Fri 2 Oct 2026

20:00

Electronic

Funk

Rock and Pop

West African Funk

Ibibio Sound Machine

Plus support from Ziyad

Lantern Hall

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Juni Habel
A close up of a person with blonde shoulder length hair which is tousled from the wind. The sky is grey and cloudy in the background.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

20:00

Folk

Indie

Psych

Juni Habel

Weston Stage

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Jake Xerxes Fussell
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Mon 12 Oct 2026

20:00

Americana

Blues

Folk

Rock and Pop

Jake Xerxes Fussell

Plus Naima Bock

St George's Bristol

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Our History
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Our History

For over 150 years our walls have reverberated with magical sights and sounds of orchestras, activists and entertainers of every descriptions. Discover our history.

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Art at the Beacon
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Art at the Beacon

Discover our collection, find out about the artists, and experience the artworks yourself on your next visit.

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Be Creative

Join an ensemble
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Join an ensemble

Share the power of creating music with others and join a group, choir or ensemble.

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Learn to play
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Learn to play

Be amazing, be a musician. Learn to play an instrument, get vocal tuition, or production skills with our range of classes.

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